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I saw if you feel you can do it, then do it. No one can make the decision on how old is to old to have a baby. Do what you feel is right. I do think you should consult with your doctor to make sure he feels the same way you do!

My mother was almost 39 when she birthed me. It caused significant lasting trauma to her body, because of her advanced age. She was never able to play with me like I do with my own children. She turned 50 the year I turned 13... She was so far removed from the reality of our current societal state that it was actually dangerous.

If you feel you're still young enough, no one should say otherwise. HOWEVER, if you've passed a point of being able to conceive naturally, without intervention, you're simply testing fate- and mother nature. You're asking for a bad outcome.

Jane- I feel your pain. I had a TL 4 years ago. I knew at the time I would regret it, but it prevented my now ex husband (read abuser) from raping me with the intent of trapping me into another pregnancy. I would love to be able to share the experience of pregnancy, birth, and child rearing with my SO. But it'll never happen. It hurts, my heart aches, I want another one- especially since my "baby" isn't a baby anymore.... so I got a dog (:

In my opinion, if you have gone through a natural menopause, then you are too old. I know many mothers over 40 and they appear much younger then those their own age who have only older children. :) It will keep you young!!